EFFECT OF SORGHUM MEAL-BASED CONCENTRATE ON MILK YIELD, MILK COMPOSITION AND CHEESE WEIGHT OF WEST AFRICAN DWARF GOAT AT EARLY LACTATION

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  • F. M. Talabi Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
  • P. O. Emmanuel Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
  • A. A. Jimoh Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
  • O. O. Adewumi Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
  • E. Kaseun Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.5816

Keywords:

Sorghum, milk yield, lactation, West African Dwarf goat

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the effect of sorghum meal-based concentrate on milk yield, milk composition, and cheese weight at early lactation of West African Dwarf Goat. A total of Fourteen (14) West African Dwarf (WAD) Goats with initial live weight ranging from 12 to 24kg in their third and fourth parity were divided into two groups; a control group (maize) and a treatment group (Sorghum) four weeks. All data obtained were analyzed using T-test The study findings suggest that sorghum meal-based concentrate can be a useful strategy to improve milk yield and quality at early lactation of West African Dwarf goats, with potential benefits for cheese product

Author Biographies

F. M. Talabi, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria

College of Animal Science and Livestock Production

A. A. Jimoh, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria

College of Animal Science and Livestock Production

O. O. Adewumi , Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria

College of Animal Science and Livestock Production

E. Kaseun, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria

College of Animal Science and Livestock Production

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Published

2024-09-10

How to Cite

Talabi, . F. M., Emmanuel, . P. O., Jimoh, . A. A., Adewumi , O. O., & Kaseun, . E. (2024). EFFECT OF SORGHUM MEAL-BASED CONCENTRATE ON MILK YIELD, MILK COMPOSITION AND CHEESE WEIGHT OF WEST AFRICAN DWARF GOAT AT EARLY LACTATION. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 827–831. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.vi.5816

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